RELIANCE INDUSTRIES-controlled JioStar has reported a rise of 127.5% in its net profit to ₹1,322 crore during July-September on a sequential basis, as its operating margins jumped during the quarter.
However, India’s largest media conglomerate’s revenue from operations dropped 35.6% sequentially to ₹6,179 crore.
The company mentioned in its investor presentation that the sequential revenue comparison is not relevant due to the presence of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the April-June quarter.
The performance was powered by exceptional viewership across sports and entertainment properties. The India–England Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy became the most-watched Test series ever on a digital platform, attracting 170 million viewers. Meanwhile, JioHotstar averaged 400 million monthly active users (MAUs), underscoring its position as one of India’s largest digital entertainment destinations, the company asserted in a release.
On television, JioStar reached over 830 million viewers, delivering more than 60 billion hours of watch time. The network also maintained its dominance in broadcast entertainment, recording an industry-leading TV viewership share of 34.5%, up 30 basis points year-on-year.
Digital and sports momentum
JioHotstar continued to demonstrate strong engagement beyond the IPL season, driven by popular content across sports and entertainment. The platform’s personalization and improved discovery tools helped drive higher user retention and subscription growth, while marquee titles like Special Ops 2, Sarzameen, and Heart Beat 2 topped streaming charts.
In sports, JioStar’s portfolio delivered multiple milestones. Apart from the record-breaking Test series, Wimbledon 2025 viewership grew 77% year-on-year on JioHotstar, and the US Open 2025 achieved the highest-ever 388 million minutes of watch time on linear TV. The broadcaster also kicked off Premier League, PKL Season 12, and ICC Women’s World Cup coverage during the quarter.
Strategic growth
JioStar’s sharp focus on integrating digital and broadcast ecosystems has helped consolidate its market leadership. By combining sports, entertainment, and technology-driven engagement, the company continues to scale rapidly within India’s expanding digital media landscape.
With consistent double-digit revenue growth, industry-best margins, and a growing subscriber base, JioStar has firmly positioned itself as a powerhouse in India’s entertainment sector — bridging mass reach with digital innovation, the release concludes.
